tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post7249872623202099421..comments2024-03-29T03:04:27.981-07:00Comments on Crafty Home Cottage: Fireplace TransformationConniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-7031602917129429422017-03-15T07:22:07.855-07:002017-03-15T07:22:07.855-07:00Handy as a pocket on a shirt :) I know that I sho...Handy as a pocket on a shirt :) I know that I should decorate it for Spring, but on the days that I'm actually feeling like it's Spring, I head outside to work in the yard. Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-4914268002413981512017-03-15T06:00:14.681-07:002017-03-15T06:00:14.681-07:00I love the 'new' fireplace! It SCREAMS co...I love the 'new' fireplace! It SCREAMS cottage! lol I like it so much better than the old one. Yep, put away the pinecones...it's time for warmer weather! Don't know where it is, but it's time for it! Gosh I wish I lived closer. That chicken looks delish! That man of yours is handy!<br /><br />CindyBee Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15818958787610823509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-3851611214509931722017-03-14T09:38:55.830-07:002017-03-14T09:38:55.830-07:00Hi Pam thanks so much for stopping by to visit. I...Hi Pam thanks so much for stopping by to visit. I'm happy that you like our mantel make-over, I sure am enjoying it :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-27758533189103722432017-03-14T08:49:09.513-07:002017-03-14T08:49:09.513-07:00Don't have a mantel but I love seeing them in ...Don't have a mantel but I love seeing them in homes. They are beautiful decorated for different seasons and events. Great job on all these. It is a amazing how fast a change there can change the whole room.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211965720334593365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-10442607112359035642017-03-13T15:10:27.242-07:002017-03-13T15:10:27.242-07:00Hello Jessi, and thank you so much for visiting an...Hello Jessi, and thank you so much for visiting and for following my blog. I love making new blogging friends and I am delighted that you like our fireplace makeover. I am enjoying it so much and smile every time I give it a look :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-43268022825121974062017-03-13T09:51:17.404-07:002017-03-13T09:51:17.404-07:00I really really liked the new transformation!!! It...I really really liked the new transformation!!! It looks so nice now!!! Those smoked chickens just look so tasty:) Thanks for sharing.<a href="http://www.veterinarianelkinspark.com/" rel="nofollow">Jessi</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14250806187139531229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-72502412575141941792017-03-13T08:49:08.441-07:002017-03-13T08:49:08.441-07:00Decorating the mantel is fun, especially for the h...Decorating the mantel is fun, especially for the holidays :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-19386574307156356022017-03-13T08:48:21.543-07:002017-03-13T08:48:21.543-07:00Hi John the truth is we have never built a fire in...Hi John the truth is we have never built a fire in that fireplace since we moved here, that was three winters ago. When we moved in I took three wheel barrows of ash and mess out of that thing, that the previous owners left behind. We just appreciated it for it's looks and had an electric log set-up for ambiance and any heat that it gave went right up the chimney even with the damper shut. This is prettier and so much more efficient :) The chickens were great, wish you lived closer, too. You and your wife would be a nice addition to the neighborhood :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-78809224373383618752017-03-12T17:24:18.232-07:002017-03-12T17:24:18.232-07:00Really like the transformation, I think the firepl...Really like the transformation, I think the fireplace does fit well with your cottage.<br />Isn't it great to have a lovely mantel to change and decorate with the seasons ...<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-60520943738949586982017-03-12T10:57:24.958-07:002017-03-12T10:57:24.958-07:00Hi Shoshi, thanks for stopping by. I am sure that...Hi Shoshi, thanks for stopping by. I am sure that your energy will increase with time. Have a sweet week :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-83058544256550462342017-03-11T19:47:04.379-08:002017-03-11T19:47:04.379-08:00Hi Connie, How come I don’t have neighbors who wil...Hi Connie, How come I don’t have neighbors who will smoke chickens and give me one? You guys are so kind! On your fireplace … I think you did just an excellent job. Not only does the new one look a lot better but I’ll bet you are enjoying much more warmth without all the work from a log fire. Great post and thank you for sharing!John's Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618219887687125402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-45549326895975906442017-03-11T15:15:50.286-08:002017-03-11T15:15:50.286-08:00Connie, you two are sooo talented! I never know wh...Connie, you two are sooo talented! I never know what you are going to do next! What a transformation with the fireplace! We have a genuine Art Deco fireplace which was probably installed when the house was built in 1925. And smoked chickens too - they sound quite delicious! You are quite amazing, the things you do. Thank you for your visit and your kind words - I am certainly feeling a lot better now and looking forward to getting back into the swing of things. It's a bit frustrating how tired I still get, though!<br /><br />ShoshiShoshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00028185699225457125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-44506917340970571052017-03-11T07:41:11.505-08:002017-03-11T07:41:11.505-08:00Hello Jann, thanks for stopping by. Of all the me...Hello Jann, thanks for stopping by. Of all the meat that Steve smokes, chickens are my favorite :) I'm happy that you like our new look . . . I am delighted with how it turned out. It really lighten the mood of the room. Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-32503913907728336982017-03-10T22:34:34.281-08:002017-03-10T22:34:34.281-08:00Wow! What a transformation on that fireplace Conn...Wow! What a transformation on that fireplace Connie. Love how it looks now. My hubby loves smoking meat. I bet the chickens were delicious!<br />hugs,<br />JannHave a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446091501170762899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-45759086526768381572017-03-10T17:14:32.175-08:002017-03-10T17:14:32.175-08:00Hi Vicky, I just love it when you visit my blog . ...Hi Vicky, I just love it when you visit my blog . . . we will probably never meet in person, but I know that if we did we would hit it off. You have such a warm and friendly personalty and you seem to be well grounded and easy going. Life's too short to be wired too tight. The chickens were great. Steve smokes a lot of different meat but chicken has always been my favorite :) Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-55373835713176787882017-03-10T16:26:19.182-08:002017-03-10T16:26:19.182-08:00Wow Connie...I love it! It looks fantastic and ver...Wow Connie...I love it! It looks fantastic and very well suited to your adorable cottage. The smoked chickens were delicious I'm sure. That's something we have never done. My hubby had been more interested in grilling lately so I might mention this to him. He could build a smoker and smoke me some meat! Thanks for sharing and have a delightful weekend.<br /><br />Hugs, VickyVicky Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16421861086003316243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-47569633825876462502017-03-10T13:07:43.294-08:002017-03-10T13:07:43.294-08:00Hi Helen and welcome to my little blog . . . I am ...Hi Helen and welcome to my little blog . . . I am delighted that you like my re-do . . . it makes me smile every time I walk into that room :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-37685162104443211672017-03-10T11:42:47.553-08:002017-03-10T11:42:47.553-08:00Your fireplace really does suit your cottage, and ...Your fireplace really does suit your cottage, and I love it! What a great makeover you did, and it is so comforting to sit near a flickering fire. Happy weekend Connie.<br />Helen xoxHelen Philippshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16085327303967055337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-52841344785107754642017-03-10T08:26:01.472-08:002017-03-10T08:26:01.472-08:00A gas conversion sounds perfect. We would have to...A gas conversion sounds perfect. We would have to get one of those big propane yard tanks to do something like that. I do love the new look and smile every time I look at it. Last night while we were watching TV my hubby says, "did you see that" talking about something on the TV . . . I replied, "no I was watching the fireplace", LOL. Oh, the chickens were wonderful, thanks:) Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-26568382351079621072017-03-10T08:21:20.342-08:002017-03-10T08:21:20.342-08:00Hi Marilyn, I am delighted that you like it that m...Hi Marilyn, I am delighted that you like it that much . . . I hope that before next winter yours looks just the way you dream it will. It's always a joy to do something to fix up our homes, isn't it? We are suppose to have a day that reaches the mid 50's, so I'll not be sitting here for very long . . . I'm going outside and enjoying the nice weather :) Have a great weekend!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-11376779188799450622017-03-09T14:00:41.235-08:002017-03-09T14:00:41.235-08:00Your fireplace makeover suits the cottage look per...Your fireplace makeover suits the cottage look perfectly. We switched our inefficient wood-burning fireplace to a gas one, and now it heats our entire home (unless it gets really, really cold). And it's so cozy for sitting beside. I'm like a cat who likes to curl up in front of it. <br />Smoked chickens - oh yum! Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-40948678809196316232017-03-09T12:42:05.861-08:002017-03-09T12:42:05.861-08:00WOW and double WOW!!!! Can you hubby come down her...WOW and double WOW!!!! Can you hubby come down here to Madras and build one for us? I mentioned before in your fireplace post awhile back, that our f/p is almost identical to yours (the before pictures)!!! Our plan is to have a white mantel (well my plan anyway) but my hubby is not handy (neither am I)... so it sits and remains the same. We did plug up the hole and put an electric insert in, from a big black unit that we had. The big black unit now is used as a storage shelf and the hole has a big basket inside to hold my tableclothes.. and on top sits a big hutch shelf (we sold the bottom part). But oh our f/p needs some TLC and needs that white mantel and the surround your hubby did with the bead board is my dream! I'm going to print out the picture and show my hubby... maybe we can find someone around here to make us one. It definitely speaks "cottage" to me! Your are SO lucky to have a "handy hubby"!!!!! MarilynMarilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166022624714254716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-55153949574469956862017-03-09T08:47:16.923-08:002017-03-09T08:47:16.923-08:00Good Morning Daphne, smoked chickens are wonderful...Good Morning Daphne, smoked chickens are wonderful, you will have to try one someday. I'm sure the chance with come along. If you lived close we would smoke one for you:) I know what you mean about learning new things by visiting other bloggers . . . that is one of the things that I love about blogging. We are never too old to learn and I am amazed at what some of my blogging sisters are creating. My favorites are sewing, quilting, gardening, re-purposing and cooking . . . there is always something new :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-70972381016913079932017-03-09T08:40:58.222-08:002017-03-09T08:40:58.222-08:00We are slowly bringing our home to a finished proj...We are slowly bringing our home to a finished project, that is as finished as a home gets. We all know that making changes and repairs are an on going project. I still have three light fixtures in boxes that we have never put up. It hurts Steve's shoulders too much to do work that means reaching up over his head and I know nothing about wiring. We have a friend that works for $25 an hour but he wants us to have at least 4 hours work for him when he comes. I'm thinking that this spring we came manage 4 hours easy :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-46069765788195023022017-03-09T03:52:15.859-08:002017-03-09T03:52:15.859-08:00Good Morning Connie, What a wonderful transformati...Good Morning Connie, What a wonderful transformation. It is hard to believe that the new mantlepiece is covering lots of brick. I think you have done a marvellous job.<br />I have never seen home smoked chickens, in fact I have never heard of smoked chicken. Do you know, by visiting so many friends, not a day goes by when I don't learn something new.<br />Have a lovely day.<br />Best Wishes <br />Daphne Ivy, Phyllis and Me!https://www.blogger.com/profile/09988502694544216304noreply@blogger.com